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 A national manufacturing index that surveys several manufacturing firms on a monthly basis. If the index is above 50 it signals expansion, if it dips below 50 it indicates contraction. |
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 It's released on the last business Wednesday, Thursday or Friday of the month (whichever is latest) at 8:30 a.m.. |
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 Economic Indicators to Know - The economy has a large impact on the market, so investors should know how to interpret these eleven indicators. |
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